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Don't forget to plan a trip to Arlington National Cemetery - the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is really something to see (especially when they change the guard), also the Challenger astronaut burial site, and the JFK and RFK grave sites - check out the list of burial sites, memorials, and monuments:

Don't forget to plan a trip to Arlington National Cemetery - the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is really something to see (especially when they change the guard), also the Challenger astronaut burial site, and the JFK and RFK grave sites - check out the list of burial sites, memorials, and monuments:

Everything at the Tomb of the Unknowns is paced at 21 seconds and timed meticulously.

I used to jog through Arlington National every evening after work when stationed at Fort Myer VA, which borders the cemetery.

Really something to see. Iowa Jima Memorial is also close by

Phil, both Hubby Bob & I would love to go see this, let's see if we can get a few people ( those who would like to see this) @ AMG D.C. 2012, if not we'd be more than happy to accompany you @ the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier I think all US service Vets past & present , as well as anyone else should see this

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Phil, both Hubby Bob & I would love to go see this, let's see if we can get a few people ( those who would like to see this) @ AMG D.C. 2012, if not we'd be more than happy to accompany you @ the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier I think all US service Vets past & present , as well as anyone else should see this

No problem Dennis - We can probably let people know a day and time we will be going - the Metro actually has a stop at Arlington Cemetery.

I grew up there and don't even remember ever going to ANC, but then I hate America. I'm sure my parents took me as a kid and I just don't remember it.

If the weather is nice you can probably just as easily walk from your hotel instead of taking the subway -- you'd only be taking the subway one stop anyway and then still have to walk a ways to get to the eternal flame location. The walk from the hotel to the eternal flame is probably 1.25 miles. Plus by walking you'll get to see the Iwo Jima Memorial.

fyi: Robert E. Lee's mansion is located there, as originally this was his family estate. I know some of our Southern members that still cling to the Lost Cause might find some masturbatory satisfaction in making a pilgrimage. But just remember the view across the river looks North.

I think riding on the river is a great idea by Miss Philly...Being on the water on ferries or boats in such places as Seattle and San Francisco and the river ride in Mexico City were all a lot of fun and a great, interesting way to see all the sites. I'll also never forget the boat ride to Greenwich on the River Thames when visiting London. So that is one thing I'd like to do in Washington.

Jody

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"Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world". "Try to discover that you are the song that the morning brings."

Here's something else -- for a non-touristy thing to do, go to the Fish Market for fresh crabs w/Old Bay seasoning (if you don't know what that is look it up -- very Chesapeake/Mid-Atlantic region culinary item). You can get them by the bag and just eat them there at an outdoor table -- you order them by gender and though the females are pricier you should try some of both as females have some shad in the innards. This is the kind of thing that if you don't eat it you've not really experienced the local food:

This is a doable walk from the Smithsonian Castle on the south side of The Mall, just go south down 10th St and when you get to the little park where the street ends you'll see the market on the other side of the road on the water.

Afterwards, if you use google-maps on your phone to guide you or you will get slightly lost, you should be able to walk to the Jefferson Memorial if you wish to. The Holocaust Museum isn't that far away either.

A sad story, indeed. I was amazed at the powerful emotions that the Vietnam Memorial brought out in me -- and I didn't lose anyone close in that war. It brought me to tears during my first visit.I'm sure that the Wall will be even more emotional and meaningful to you.

Thanks everyone for your support. This will be my 2nd visit to the memorial. I sense my emotional response this time will not be so much about grieving but about disbelief/anger over what that war brought about.

Now back to the bright side, there's so many things to do and see in DC. Heck we could spend our entire time in the Smithsonian and still not see everything.

I think someone should email President Obama and see if he'd issue a proclamation that DC welcomes AMG.

Thanks everyone for your support. This will be my 2nd visit to the memorial. I sense my emotional response this time will not be so much about grieving but about disbelief/anger over what that war brought about.

RAB

I know exactly, believe me.

I would like to see the Vietnam Memorial also. I only saw the miniature one, that travels around the country.

I was 19 years old, when I received my "Greetings, you are hereby ordered for induction" into the Armed Forces" from uncle Sam, Vietnam was still going on, And I was certain that I was going to end up there, but I was fortunate enough to go to Germany.

less than 5 months after I received this letter, I was officially in the Army. And looking back now, with no regrets.

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Also, On a lighter note, I would like to do the cruse in the Potomac !

I have 6 Priority Entry passes to the Holocaust Museum in DC. While the museum is a fairly "heavy" experience, it is a fantastic one. These passes are available to anyone who wants them -- just let me know.

I have 6 Priority Entry passes to the Holocaust Museum in DC. While the museum is a fairly "heavy" experience, it is a fantastic one. These passes are available to anyone who wants them -- just let me know.

ps: it's really an exceptional place. I interviewed with the NYC firm that did all of the exhibition design though never ended up working for them directly. They worked with my previous office as a consultant hence the connection.

If anyone is interested in joining me for lunch, let me know - we can work out a day to go. Maybe before or after walking through the Capital building - checking out the Rotunda - and maybe stopping by the office of a representative or two.

I have 6 Priority Entry passes to the Holocaust Museum in DC. While the museum is a fairly "heavy" experience, it is a fantastic one. These passes are available to anyone who wants them -- just let me know.

I have 6 Priority Entry passes to the Holocaust Museum in DC. While the museum is a fairly "heavy" experience, it is a fantastic one. These passes are available to anyone who wants them -- just let me know.

Mike

If I were going to DC, I'd get in on this for sure. I've been to the Holocaust museum in Amsterdam as well as Anne Frank's house. Both were experiences not to be missed. I got chills up my spine in Anne Frank's bedroom and I teared up too. Her diary was the first "serious" book I read as a child and I've re-read it many times since. To actually stand there in the physical space she occupied was moving beyond words. We must never forget.

"...health will finally be seen not as a blessing to be wished for, but as a human right to be fought for." Kofi Annan

Nymphomaniac: a woman as obsessed with sex as an average man. Mignon McLaughlin

HIV is certainly character-building. It's made me see all of the shallow things we cling to, like ego and vanity. Of course, I'd rather have a few more T-cells and a little less character. Randy Shilts

Also the Larry Kramer play "The Normal Heart" will be at the Arena stage (Kennedy Center) through Sunday night of AMG week. Extraordinary drama (rivals Angels in America) about AIDS in the early days. I am seriously considering it on either Saturday or Sunday (there is a 2 pm matinee and an 8 pm evening performance both days.)

Also the Larry Kramer play "The Normal Heart" will be at the Arena stage (Kennedy Center) through Sunday night of AMG week. Extraordinary drama (rivals Angels in America) about AIDS in the early days. I am seriously considering it on either Saturday or Sunday (there is a 2 pm matinee and an 8 pm evening performance both days.)

Gary

Hey Gary,

I'd be up for that -- never seen the show OR been to the Kennedy Center. Of course, I'm still trying to figure out when / if Sid will be able to make it up.

Also the Larry Kramer play "The Normal Heart" will be at the Arena stage (Kennedy Center) through Sunday night of AMG week. Extraordinary drama (rivals Angels in America) about AIDS in the early days. I am seriously considering it on either Saturday or Sunday (there is a 2 pm matinee and an 8 pm evening performance both days.)

Jan, since you'll be there for the IAC, if you get a chance to see the quilt, you should try to do so. But be prepared and bring a tissue / handkerchief -- it's very moving.

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It's a market, not a restaurant, but most stands also cook your product there with Old Bay. It's on the waterfront and there are picnic tables there where you can go and eat it.

It's also a walkable distance from the south side of The Mall. However, make sure to either use a map or write directions down in advance as you have to walk under or over a huge freeway, and then over another 4-lane parkway.

It's a market, not a restaurant, but most stands also cook your product there with Old Bay. It's on the waterfront and there are picnic tables there where you can go and eat it.

It's also a walkable distance from the south side of The Mall. However, make sure to either use a map or write directions down in advance as you have to walk under or over a huge freeway, and then over another 4-lane parkway.

Thanks Miss P I'm sure Bob & I will figure it out and find our way around.......He HATES seafood

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It's a market, not a restaurant, but most stands also cook your product there with Old Bay. It's on the waterfront and there are picnic tables there where you can go and eat it.

It's also a walkable distance from the south side of The Mall. However, make sure to either use a map or write directions down in advance as you have to walk under or over a huge freeway, and then over another 4-lane parkway.

There is actually a Metro stop pretty close to it..... I think it is the Maine Avenue stop.... I used to work near there when I lived in DC....I worked in the SW quadrant, near DC Tracks (Trax) which was in SE quadrant.... at Buzzard's Point (which is gone now, as the stadium is in that area).

The Town Danceboutique is now DC's largest gay dance club.... I will be there, most definitely.http://www.towndc.com/

Also the Larry Kramer play "The Normal Heart" will be at the Arena stage (Kennedy Center) through Sunday night of AMG week. Extraordinary drama (rivals Angels in America) about AIDS in the early days. I am seriously considering it on either Saturday or Sunday (there is a 2 pm matinee and an 8 pm evening performance both days.)

Why on earth would you want to ruin perfectly good seafood with Old Bay?? Seafood should taste like seafood -- maybe with some melted butter, but not that horrid "seasoning".

I never even heard of Old Bay until I lived in Virginia, and Tina has promised me blue crabs with Old Bay when I head to Fredericksburg right after the AMG Although I am starting to see OB in the stores more and more in San ANtonio over the past few years. But it's always like only 2 cans up on the top shelf. Isnt there a blue can and a red can?

Willywump, yes there is other cans. There is a lemon flavor and I think a garlic flavor also, it's about the only spice I use.

Den, Woody's in North East MD has great seafood, I know it's not DC. I live closer to there, and since I go to school in North East I had to check it out.

Michelle

Thanks Michelle..........I don't wanna speak out of turn here, and I know that most of you despise these chain eateries, but any body know where I can find a Joe's Crab Shack | Seafood Restaurants | Crab Restaurants anywhere near where we'll all be, sorry didn't want to be tacky about the whole chain thingy, so please forgive me here

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Thanks Michelle..........I don't wanna speak out of turn here, and I know that most of you despise these chain eateries, but any body know where I can find a Joe's Crab Shack | Seafood Restaurants | Crab Restaurants anywhere near where we'll all be, sorry didn't want to be tacky about the whole chain thingy, so please forgive me here

Wow...I'd have to rent a car for @ least a day to go eat there kinda not really worth it

Well, uh... yeah. But other than that I don't quite "get" why you think you're going to find a difficult time locating seafood in the first place by just winging it. Hello, it's on almost every menu on the east coast.